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Tx voter harvesting charges

 Overview of the ArrestsYes, recent reports confirm that 15 individuals in Texas, primarily from Frio County and surrounding areas in South Texas, have been charged and arrested in connection with an alleged vote harvesting scheme. This investigation, led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, targets illegal ballot collection activities tied to Democratic candidates and local elections, particularly the 2022 primaries. The charges stem from Texas Senate Bill 1 (passed in 2021), which criminalizes "vote harvesting"—defined as collecting and submitting mail-in ballots for compensation (unless the collector is a paid caregiver for eligible voters, such as those over 65 or with disabilities). Each count is a third-degree felony, punishable by 2–10 years in prison and fines up to $10,000.The probe began after a 2022 complaint from Mary Moore, who lost a Democratic primary runoff to Frio County Judge Rochelle Camacho. Moore alleged Camacho paid operatives $1,500–$2,500 to harvest ballots, fill out applications, and transport voters, especially targeting elderly Latino residents in Pearsall. Investigators uncovered evidence of payments via Cash App, hidden ballots (e.g., under clothing), and vehicle switches to evade surveillance. Raids occurred in August 2024 across Frio, Atascosa, and Bexar Counties.Timeline of Charges and ArrestsMay 1–2, 2025: A Frio County grand jury indicted and arrested 6 individuals (5 public officials and 1 operative). Camacho was indicted but processed later.

June 30, 2025: Grand jury indicted 9 more suspects.

July 2, 2025: 7 of the 9 turned themselves in at Frio County Jail, bringing the total arrested to 13. The remaining 2 (including Camacho) were processed shortly after, reaching 15.

Key Individuals ChargedHere's a breakdown of the 15 charged, based on public indictments:Name

Position/Affiliation

Charges

Notes

Rochelle Camacho

Frio County Judge

3 counts of vote harvesting

Lead defendant; sisters with Ramirez; targeted elderly voters in 2022 primary.

Adriann Ramirez

Pearsall ISD Board Secretary (former Trustee)

3 counts of vote harvesting

Assisted Camacho; involved in ballot collection from seniors.

Rosa Rodriguez

Alleged vote harvester

2 counts of vote harvesting

Longtime operative (30+ years); hid ballots under clothing; paid via Cash App.

Ramiro Trevino

Pearsall City Councilmember

2 counts of vote harvesting

Local official tied to scheme.

Racheal Garza

Pearsall City Councilmember

2 counts of vote harvesting

Local official; part of broader network.

Carlos Segura

Former Frio County Elections Administrator

1 count of tampering with evidence

Accused of hiding records, mail ballot applications, and envelopes.

Inelda Rodriguez

Former Dilley City Councilmember

3 counts of vote harvesting

Involved in collection efforts.

Mary Ann Obregon

Former Dilley Mayor

2 counts of vote harvesting

Local leader in the operation.

Petra Davina Trevino

Former Pearsall Mayor

1 count of vote harvesting

Assisted in ballot gathering.

Cecilia Castellano

Former Texas House District 80 candidate; former Bexar County Democratic Chair

2 counts of vote harvesting

Prominent Democrat; charge challenged as unconstitutional.

Rachel Leal

Political operative

1 count of vote harvesting

Claimed she only distributed flyers, not ballots.

[3 additional unnamed operatives]

Various

1–2 counts each of vote harvesting

Details sealed; part of the July indictments.

Broader Context and ReactionsLegal Basis: The charges rely on SB 1's restrictions on third-party ballot handling, upheld by federal courts. Critics, including Latino groups like LULAC, call it "voter suppression 101" aimed at intimidating minority voters in Democratic strongholds. Defense attorneys argue the law is overly broad (e.g., gas money for transport could qualify) and politically motivated by Paxton, who's facing his own legal issues.

Investigation Scope: Paxton's office says it's ongoing, with tips encouraged. Similar probes have led to isolated arrests elsewhere (e.g., Rachel Rodriguez in San Antonio for 2020 fraud, Modesta Vela in Starr County in September 2025 for targeting seniors).

Impact: No evidence of widespread ballot flipping or outcome changes yet, but it highlights tensions over mail voting in rural, Latino-heavy areas. Some defendants, like Castellano's lawyer, are fighting the statute's constitutionality.

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